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Tuesday, August 21, 2018
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Monday, August 21, 2017
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Steven Raz posted a condolence
Thursday, November 5, 2015
So, today I received my latest biopsy results. No cancer detected although moderate to acute chronic inflammation was detected. I was "crazily" hoping for cancer so the doctor would remove it. I personally feel you are responsible for protecting me from cancer. Let me believe thats the reason. I love you. Happy birthday dad. xoxo
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Steven Raz posted a condolence
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Happy 87th birthday dad. I miss you do very much!!! LYCYB. XOXO
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Steven Raz posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Well, today is your 86th birthday. You weren't here to celebrate it but I celebrated for you (us). I miss you more today than I did yesterday. I love you dad!!! LYCYB
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Ron L Davis posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss.. I just thought about you guys. I lived around on Maywood Circle.. I lost my parents some years back.. I know it is hard
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Steven Raz posted a condolence
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Hi dad. I have been thinking about you a lot lately. There have been so many times I have wanted to ask you for your advise over the past two and half years, but realize that you gave me the skills and maturity to figure most things out myself. All is all, things are going fairly well, but you know that! I love and miss you every day! lycyb
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Steven Raz posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
David and I came to see you today. It has been 2 years today since you passed. I still get very sad when I think about it. I really miss you more than I could imagine. We cleaned up your site a bit, but it looks great. I love you dad!
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Steven Raz posted a condolence
Friday, June 28, 2013
Dad, I retired yesterday after 30 years and 3 weeks of service. I can't yet wrap my head around that. I thought of you every day during that time, and twice on Thursdays when you would tell me to take the next three days off! I love you and miss you every day!
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Steven Raz posted a condolence
Saturday, April 6, 2013
I just wanted to say Hi, but you knew that! I love you and miss you more than you can imagine!
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Linda Tummolo posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Daddy, Every so often I go to hear a voice mail and I have to go through all the old ones that I have save. Your message always seems to come up at the right times. It is the message when you called to wish me a Happy Fathers Day. I love you and miss you so pop. Steven is right your advise was invaluable, priceless and I too pick up my phone to call you. When it rains I let the drops fall on me like your big strong hands. I thank God for the gift he gave me in you. I love ya pop. Linny
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Kath posted a condolence
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Daddy, I needed you so bad the other day and you heard my cries and sent me an angel!!!! Love and miss you and I do know that you are still with me!!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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Karen A Deuel (winagle) posted a condolence
Monday, December 3, 2012
I think of you everyday uncle dick...I see your face everyday when I get in my car, because your picture is on my dash to guide me in my travels...I miss you so much and so does dad!!
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Kathryn Kay posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Roses Are Red
Violets Are Blue
It's Been A Year Since You Passed
I Love and Miss You Too!
xoxo
Kathryn Ann
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Steven Raz posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
You have been gone for one year as of today and I miss you as much today as I missed you one year ago! I think about you all the time and wish you were still here to answer your phone. No one can take your place! Your words of advise were always invaluable! I love you and know you are at peace, without pain. Peaceful rest dad! I love you!
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Steven Raz posted a condolence
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Happy Fathers Day dad. I hope you enjoyed the fry cake, chocolate walnut fudge and cider! I love you!!! xo
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Steven Raz posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Dad, I came to Rochester to see your memorial marker and upon seeing it I cried. I miss you so much everyday! Your marker looks great, but can never begin to replace you. I love you!
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david raz posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
dad there are times when i pick up my phone and start to dial your number or look to see if you called and nothing is there... life ends someday for all of us... the question is whether or not we are alive when we are here. funny how not one member of the people listed in your family left behind besides your own children have left any such notes to you. we should all be AWAKE when we are alive to SEE the reality of life. blood is blood and all the rest is alice in wonderland smile from the chesher cat. cats in the cradle and the silver spoon, when you coming home dad, i dont know when, but we will get together then, i know we'll have a good time then. love you
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Steven Raz posted a condolence
Friday, April 6, 2012
It has been almost 8 months since you went home. I miss you every day and think of you all the time! I love you!
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Steven Raz posted a condolence
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Dad, It has been more than 16 weeks since you left us! I think of you every day, many times a day! Today is another Thursday and another three days off! I love you!
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Steven Raz posted a condolence
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Dad, every Thursday for many, many years when we spoke on the phone you would tell me to take the next three days off. You haven't called in almost 3 months! I so miss our talks and your advise! I love you!
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Kathryn Ann Kay-Raz posted a condolence
Friday, September 9, 2011
Daddy, I miss you too, so much. I want to call you and hear you say “Yellow” when you answer the phone. So now Linda answers her phone that way. Then I say “green” and she says “purple”. I also look at your pictures every day. Linda and I were reminiscing and laughing about so many things. I cry too, but she doesn’t know how to be funny like you. No one could replace that part of my life like you did. I’ve reconnected with some old friends since you’ve passed. I hope to reconnect with other people in my life one day. When I smell the roses in my yard I smell them for you. When I see the beauty around me I see it for you too. Except for the snake that passed by my walkway this morning, cause you wouldn’t want to see that! I remember how you used to teach me how to make my bed like a Marine would do. Then I would ask you again just one more time cause I didn’t get it the first time. Of course I was kidding I just loved to watch you do it. I still make my beds the same way. I remember you coming home from work and putting Barbara Streisand on the record player, no CD’s back then. Laying back in your recliner and resting to the sweet music. I love all kinds of music because of those memories, even opera. You always used to say to me, “MODULATE”, cause my voice was too loud. I’m hoping you can still hear me now! ;o) I push myself to do the things I do because you instilled that sense of “you can accomplish whatever you put your mind to do” in me. Except for clean the house like I should. We all have your sense of humor, your strength, your will to “Get R Done”. I’m still working on the wisdom; wish I had more of that. Don’t sweat the small stuff was one of your mottos and also a book you sent to me. How true. I love you and miss you but all the memories I have keep me grounded. Always thinking of you. Xoxo Kathryn Ann
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Steven Raz posted a condolence
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Dad, We lost you 18 days ago and I truly feel somewhat lost without you. I miss our daily talks and your advise. I look at photos of you every day, and can not fathom this loss I feel! I am glad you are no longer in pain, but I miss you so very much! I love you! Steven
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Ellen A. Birnbaum posted a condolence
Friday, August 26, 2011
Poem by David Harkins
You can shed tears that he is gone,
Or you can smile because he has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that he'll come back,
Or you can open your eyes and see all he's left.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see his,
Or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember him only that he is gone,
Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind,
Be empty and turn your back.
Or you can do what he'd want:
Smile, open your eyes, love and go on.
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Linda J Tummolo posted a condolence
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Roses are Red
Violets are Blue
In my dreams we will meet
And have apple pie with ice cream too. Love ya Pop.
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Jolynn J Gregory posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the entire Raz family. I did not have a chance to meet you Sgt. Raz, but you must have been a wonderful man, with a lot of patience. You see, I know your son, Officer Steve Raz. Need I say more? Rest in Peace and keep them laughing.
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Edie Grossfield posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Living so many miles away from family in Rochester, I didn't get to spend very much time with my Uncle Dick. It has been so long since I've seen him, but I have always thought of him throughout the years. I always looked up to him because he was a Marine and a police sergeant. I loved Dick's quiet, gentle ways and humor. And that is how I've remembered him, and always will. I am glad he is no longer in pain, and now he is at peace. He was a great man. I loved him.
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Bernie S. Giliberti posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Mary and family my deepest sympathy for your loss.To my Friend Dick "Commander" I'll miss your witt, your humor but most of all your friendship. The memories of you and our talks will always bring a smile to my face. RIP now with God, your friend Bern "LAD".
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Dan Hirst posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Linda, Steven, Kathy, David, I am so sorry for your loss. Your father was a remarkable man. He came running when I needed him and always had a smile and a kind word when I would see him. He truly was my hero. The world could use a lot more people like your dad. Dan
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Douglas B Moffett posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Sgt. Raz “Dick”,
It has been several years my Friend, far too many for sure but you have never been forgotten. We had many good times and a lot of laughs at the PD with Buzzy Guyer, Brian Craig, Tom Vogel & Brain Peck “Gramps”. I still remember the Steak Roast on New Years Eve 1973 like it was yesterday. I’m Honored to have had the privilege of Working with and Learning from one of the most Professional Policeman I have every known. You were a great inspiration to me Dick. My condolences and Prayers are with the entire Raz Family. May All of you have Solace in knowing that he is Know in the Loving Arms of God.
Douglas Moffett MCSD (ret)
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Dan Hirst posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Linda, Steven, Kathy, David, I am so sorry for your loss. Your father was a remarkable man. He came running when I needed him and always had a smile and a kind word when I would see him. He truly was my hero. The world could use a lot more people like your dad. Dan
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Kathryn Ann Raz posted a condolence
Monday, August 22, 2011
Daddy, I still find it hard to believe you are gone. You always took the hurt away even after you passed on. At that very moment I saw your shadow pass through my hallway. I thought about you and left on my motorcycle to clear my head. When I returned Michael was there to tell me you were no longer with us. I was heartbroken and then felt blessed that I had witnessed you in my home at that very moment. Whenever I was feeling down you were the one I called because you knew how to make me laugh even in the worst of times. One time in particular I called crying for one reason or another and you told me that when you went to Wegmans and there was no parking space in front that you would get upset too! You had a way of making light out of any situation. I remember you being in the hospital long ago making jokes about trying to get grapes and other food items into your IV. Even in your final moments you managed to give us fond memories of your big toe wiggling and teasing us with your humor. God only knows all my friends in high school loved you too as you kept them out of trouble and counseled many a teen in need. So many people looked to you for your wisdom and strength. Mom said you would have had 12 children if you had your choice. I can’t imagine you keeping track of 12 of us. Only you and I know the troubles you got me through and you did it without judgment. You taught me how to be independent. How to fix things and take care of my car. You kept us informed about so many things most parents would cringe at. You were a man of many faces and titles. You managed to do all the things David mentioned and more. You managed to get your degree from college and I still have the little cedar box you gave me from that time. Though you always told us not to get involved with situations that were not right, we were determined to do the right thing even if it meant fighting City Hall we were going to do it and do it we did. Though it hurts now that you are no longer physically here I am thankful that you are no longer in pain and discomfort. You will always be with me and one day we will be together again. I love you! Kathryn Ann
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david raz posted a condolence
Monday, August 22, 2011
im sure ill have more to say than this, but id like to share a thought that dad, steve and i talked about just this last week before his passing. this man, to whom i was born some 51 years ago was an inspiration in so many ways, not only to have encouraged me to do so many things, but the lives he touched as a marine, a police officer, electrical repairman, truck driver, bus driver (for the brighton schools and RIT), security guard for highland hospital, husband and father to four children.
my dad, brother and i talked about the only thing which really got dad angry while we were growing up... and that was cutting the lawn without going in straight lines... boy it made him angry and at times we would just drive around the trees in circles just to get him going... i guess it was his marine training. we laughed together this last week about that very thing. so many things we did while growing up that would have driven any other parent to drink and pull thier hair out... yet, this man held steady like the flagship of the fleet in full steam. he was a quiet man, full of pride and at times i wonder if i will ever live up to just a portion of the honor and his innate ability to share his life with others and make them feel good about themselves as friends, coworkers and family.
he will be more than missed. he will always be looking over my shoulder both in spirit from above, but as the tattoo on my left shoulder with the two of us together forever. while i had three people of whom i could have chosen to be the best man at my wedding (my brother, my best friend mark and my father)... while i love all three as members of my lifes family... it was a no brainer to choose my father RICHARD BOYD RAZ as the best man at my side for this days event that i shall cherish for the rest of my life.
these are just a few thoughts that i wanted to share with those willing to read what is written.
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Linda Cohen posted a condolence
Monday, August 22, 2011
I always loved your wonderful sense of humor (especially the answering machine messages). Rest in peace.
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Joany Cooper posted a condolence
Monday, August 22, 2011
To the Raz Family: So sorry to hear about your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May wonderful memories sustain you and your family.
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MICHAEL D HAYMES posted a condolence
Monday, August 22, 2011
To The Raz Family: I have many wonderful memories of your Dad. He was a gentle giant, funny, warm and a protector....My heart goes out to you, Steven, my friend, as I love you dearly. You were very lucky to have him in your life.
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Steven Raz posted a condolence
Monday, August 22, 2011
Dad, I miss you so much! I know you re not in pain any more and for that I am grateful. You have touched so many lives in a positive way. You are and always be the greatest man I have and will ever know! I love you always!
Steven
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Lindy Lu J Raz Tummolo posted a condolence
Monday, August 22, 2011
Dear Daddy, My Man of Steal, my rock and all knowing, poetic, humorous and gentle Father,
I will miss you here on earth but you will always be in my heart, and at my side where ever I am. I love you so very much and have always admired your self control, and guidance you gave all these years. You fought so very hard in the end and I am happy for your spirit that you can soar like an eagle Daddy... I still feel your presence and pray that you are free of pain and happy as a kid in a sweet shop. I love you, love you, love you Pop... I will always be your little girl. Hugs and kisses. Lindy Lu
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Carol Rubin posted a condolence
Monday, August 22, 2011
Dear Dick, I haven't seen you in many years but I never stopped thinking of you as my cousin, and my friend. So many memories and the thought of your great smile. You leave behind 4 great kids. Your journey is over now and I know you are at peace. Carol
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Kathryn A Raz posted a condolence
Monday, August 22, 2011
Roses are Red
Violets are Blue
You'll Always be in my Heart
And I'll forever be in Yours Too!!!
xoxo
Kathryn Ann
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Debby Falkoff posted a condolence
Monday, August 22, 2011
Dick,
I love you and you will be missed!
Visitation
At the request of the family there will be no home visitation.
Service Info
Friends are invited to a Memorial Service on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 10 AM in the All Seasons Chapel of White Haven Memorial Park (210 Marsh Rd.).
Interment
Will be held at the convenience of the family.
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